São Joseense and Foz do Iguaçu FC meet this Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 3:30 p.m. at Vila Olímpica in Curitiba, in the fourth round of the Copa Paraná. The match is being streamed live and free on FPF TV on YouTube. For Foz, the game is worth more than three points: the result can put the club into the leading group, keep it with breathing room inside the qualification zone, or leave it dependent on tiebreakers to remain in the top six.
Kickoff time, venue and how to watch São Joseense vs Foz
| Match information | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | São Joseense vs Foz do Iguaçu FC |
| Competition | 2026 Copa Paraná, fourth round |
| Date | Saturday, September 19, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 3:30 p.m., Brasília time |
| Venue | Vila Olímpica, Curitiba |
| Broadcast | FPF TV, live and free on YouTube |
The date, kickoff time and stadium are listed on the official match page of the Paraná Football Federation. Foz do Iguaçu FC also confirmed the match information and the FPF TV broadcast. The official channel is available at youtube.com/@federacaopr.
How the standings looked before the fourth round
Before the round began, Foz and São Joseense were separated by only one point. Foz was fifth with four points from three matches. São Joseense was sixth with three points. The standings published by the FPF showed the following:
| Position | Club | Points | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Paranavaí | 7 | 3 |
| 2nd | Paraná Clube | 7 | 3 |
| 3rd | Londrina | 5 | 3 |
| 4th | Azuriz | 4 | 3 |
| 5th | Foz do Iguaçu | 4 | 3 |
| 6th | São Joseense | 3 | 3 |
| 7th | Athletico | 3 | 3 |
| 8th | Cascavel | 0 | 3 |
What has already changed in the table this Saturday
The fourth round began in the morning with Athletico beating Azuriz 1-0. The FPF reported that Athletico reached six points and provisionally moved into third place, while Azuriz remained on four points. As a result, before São Joseense vs Foz, the Foz do Iguaçu side enters the match in fifth place with four points, while São Joseense is seventh with three.
This matters because the round does not end on Saturday. Paranavaí vs Cascavel is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, and Londrina vs Paraná Clube for Monday, September 21. Therefore, any position reached after the match in Curitiba will remain provisional until the round is complete.
How each result changes the standings
| Result | Foz | São Joseense | Immediate effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foz win | 7 points | 3 points | Foz moves ahead of Athletico and Londrina on points and provisionally enters the top three, level on points with Paranavaí and Paraná Clube. The order among the teams on seven points depends on the tiebreakers. |
| Draw | 5 points | 4 points | Foz remains safely inside the top six and joins Londrina on five points. The exact position between fourth and fifth depends on the tiebreakers. |
| São Joseense win | 4 points | 6 points | São Joseense moves above Foz and joins Athletico on six points. Foz remains level with Azuriz on four points and could finish Saturday in sixth or seventh place, depending on the tiebreakers. |
These scenarios consider the points immediately after this match and the already completed Athletico vs Azuriz result. They do not anticipate the effects of the Sunday and Monday fixtures.
Why finishing in the top six is decisive
The Copa Paraná format gives major weight to first-phase position. Under the competition's specific regulations, the top two teams advance directly to the semifinals. Clubs finishing from third through sixth play single-match playoffs for the other two semifinal places.
In practical terms, a win in Curitiba would put Foz directly into the race for the top two positions at this point in the round. A draw would preserve a favorable position inside the qualification group. A loss would increase the pressure because it would leave the club fighting around the sixth-place cutoff with Azuriz and still exposed to what happens in the remaining matches of the round.
What comes next for Foz
After the match against São Joseense, Foz hosts Athletico on Sunday, September 27, at 3:30 p.m. at Estádio do ABC, according to the FPF schedule. In a short first phase, every round can quickly change the distance to the top two and to the sixth-place cutoff. That is why following not only the points but also the pending matches of direct rivals is essential to understanding Azulão's real position.
